Industry News
Major transition to telehealth underway in Tasmania
More than 20 virtual rooms have been expanded to accommodate up to 5000 telehealth appointments at Launceston General Hospital. [ + ]
WA state entities still lack security controls
Western Australia's Auditor General has warned that state government entities are still lacking in information security and risk management controls. [ + ]
ASD takes action against COVID-19 cybercriminals
The Australian Signals Directorate has commenced an offensive cyber campaign against cybercriminals taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Big data key to improving home care living assistance
The University of Auckland has crunched millions of rows of data to recommend a new funding model for New Zealand's District Health Boards. [ + ]
GP clinics to get free nbn boost for telehealth
NBN Co will provide clinics with free 50 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload connection upgrades to help support a mass shift to telehealth. [ + ]
CIBIS helps Civica build planning portal for NSW councils
Civica and Australian software developer CIBIS have collaborated on the development of a new planning portal that will soon be mandatory for all NSW councils. [ + ]
Ballarat Council embraces Microsoft Power Apps
Ballarat Council employees are using Microsoft's Power Apps framework to develop their own low-code or no-code applications to improve business processes. [ + ]
Delv delivers COVID-19 app for govt
Delv has collaborated with the Department of Health and the Digital Transformation Agency to develop a one-stop COVID-19 app for Australian citizens. [ + ]
NSW Police signs deal to strengthen biometrics
NSW Police will continue to use Livescan technology to capture biometric data about criminals and suspects. [ + ]
ACT expands Chromebook program to primary students
The ACT has expanded its digital education effort by providing Chromebooks to public school students in years 4, 5 and 6. [ + ]
Projects shortlisted for smart city awards
Eight Australian and four New Zealand projects have made the shortlist of finalists for the 2020 IDC Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards. [ + ]
DTA publishes blueprint for collaboration, communication
The DTA has released a Protected Utility Blueprint to help agencies transition to a modern, collaborative desktop environment based on Microsoft Office 365. [ + ]
Victoria launches home learning website
The Learning From Home website provides curriculum-based resources suitable for students from early childhood to secondary school. [ + ]
DTA provides details of myGov Update tender
The Digital Transformation Agency has provided details of its planned myGov Update project, including criteria for selecting a systems integrator partner. [ + ]
ASCA postpones Smart Cities conference
The Australian Smart Communities Association has postponed its Smart Cities conference as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
